Hamilton Hill (WA)

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According to the analysis of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Hamilton Hill has an estimated population of 13,180 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 1,853 individuals (16.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 11,327 residents. This shift is derived from a resident population of 13,081, calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) in addition to 257 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 1,990 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical ratio seen across other Australian areas evaluated by Districts. The 16.4% growth rate in the suburb of Hamilton Hill since the 2021 census was higher than the national expansion rate (9.3%) as well as the state average, positioning it as a key growth location in the area. Overseas migration was the primary driver of these gains, accounting for approximately 72.0% of the overall population increase in recent times, though all growth factors, including interstate migration and natural increase, remained positive.

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Hamilton Hill is home to a highly qualified labor force with strong representation in vital services, showing an unemployment rate of 7.0% according to statistical area data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, 6,938 residents were employed, and the local jobless rate was 2.8% higher than the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%. Additionally, labor participation is below the regional norm, standing at 66.6% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. Census records indicate that a modest 8.2% of the workforce operated from home, though this may have been influenced by past pandemic containment measures.

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Tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled by Districts, shows that Hamilton Hill residents have income levels below the national average. The median taxable income is $50,698 and the average taxable income is $63,774, compared to Greater Perth statistics of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated figures are estimated at approximately $56,239 (median) and $70,744 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Hamilton Hill were modest, ranking between the 28th and 41st percentiles. The largest income group comprises 31.6% of residents (4,164 people) who earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring regional trends where 32.0% are in the same bracket. Affordability pressures are high, leaving residents with only of their income after housing costs, which sits in the th percentile.

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At the time of the last Census, residential housing in Hamilton Hill consisted of 68.4% detached houses and 31.6% other housing formats (including townhouses, semi-detached options, and apartments), compared to 77.8% detached houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Perth. Home ownership rates in Hamilton Hill mirrored the broader Perth metropolitan area at 28.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgaged residents (34.8%) or tenants (36.8%). The median monthly home loan payment was lower than the Perth metropolitan average at $1,733, while weekly rent was recorded at $320, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Hamilton Hill's mortgage payments are below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 60.1% of all local households, consisting of 20.5% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 14.9% single parent households. The remaining 39.9% are non-family households, which consist of lone person households (34.5%) and group households (5.4%). The median household size of 2.2 residents is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Higher education qualifications are held by 28.8% of Hamilton Hill residents aged 15+. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Practical and trade qualifications are also common, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (24.1%).

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Public transport services in Hamilton Hill feature 92 active stops served by buses. These stops are connected to 12 routes, delivering a total of 2,721 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 179 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most working residents travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 81%, followed by trains at 8% and buses at 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 cars per dwelling, which is below the metropolitan average. A relatively low 8.2% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census records that may reflect pandemic conditions.

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Health assessments point to lower outcomes in Hamilton Hill, based on Districts' analysis of mortality and chronic disease rates, with common conditions slightly more frequent than average in both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the typical SA2 area, representing approximately 53% of the population (~6,922 people), which is lower than the 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth.

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Hamilton Hill exhibits higher cultural diversity than most surrounding areas, with 22.8% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 34.8% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 41.4% of the population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of local residents compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 38 years in Hamilton Hill is close to the Greater Perth average of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to the wider Perth region, Hamilton Hill has a larger share of residents aged 35 - 44 (16.9%) but a smaller proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (9.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 15.0% to 16.9% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 group declined from 13.2% to 12.3%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age structure. The 65 to 74 age group is projected to expand by ( people), rising from to residents, while the to cohort is expected to grow by a modest , adding children.

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Hamilton Hill currently has an estimated 672 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 401 children aged 0-2 and 267 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 10% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 716 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,017. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.